Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm, redefining success for modern Bollywood romance. Directed by Mohit Suri and featuring fresh faces Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the film has not only received love from audiences and critics but has also shattered expectations with its record-breaking collections.
- Historic Collections: As of August 3, Saiyaara is on the cusp of joining the ₹300 crore club—a feat no other Indian romantic film has achieved so far. With ₹292 crore net in India within just 16 days, and worldwide earnings climbing to ₹460 crore (over $13 million overseas), the film stands as India’s second-highest-grossing film of 2025 to date.
- Audience Power: With 1.4 crore footfalls and a strong third weekend anticipated, Saiyaara is poised to finish its box office run at around ₹350 crore in India and beyond ₹500 crore worldwide. Trade experts believe it will continue its relentless march until War 2 arrives later this month, drawing the curtain on Saiyaara’s dominant streak.
- Record-Breaking Debut: The film’s success is sparking direct comparisons with previous genre hits. Aashiqui 2, also helmed by Mohit Suri, earned ₹78 crore in India and ₹110 crore globally in 2013, with just under 1 crore admissions. Even when adjusted for inflation, Aashiqui 2’s estimated ₹220 crore total still falls short of Saiyaara’s impact.
- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’s Enduring Legacy: The 2000 classic starring Hrithik Roshan, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, continues to set the gold standard for romantic blockbusters. Boasting over 3 crore footfalls and ₹80 crore in global revenue at the time, its adjusted modern equivalent would be an astonishing ₹700 crore in India and ₹1,000 crore worldwide. While Saiyaara’s numbers are phenomenal, matching Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’s legacy remains out of reach.
In summary: Saiyaara is rewriting box office history for romantic films, outpacing Aashiqui 2 by a wide margin and redefining commercial expectations. Yet, the towering shadow of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai reminds Bollywood just how rare and iconic true blockbusters are.
